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Homemade Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/3 cup Pine Nuts (or walnuts, pecans or almonds)
3 garlic cloves
Salt to taste
Directions:
Directions:
With a food processor combine basil and nuts. Add garlic and salt, then add cheese. Slowly add oil until completely mixed.

NOTE: Pesto is easy to freeze. Omit the cheese when making the pesto, adding it once the mixture has been thawed.

 

 

 

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